Entertainment Alternatives in Reno, NV

Reno holds several events throughout the year, all of which have been extremely successful. They include Hot August Nights (a classic car convention and rally with old Rock 'n' Roll.), Street Vibrations (a motorcycle fan gathering and rally), The Great Reno Balloon Race (a hot-air balloon race held each September), the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, bowling tournaments (held in the National Bowling Stadium) and the Reno Air Races (also known as the National Championship Air Races - featuring multi-lap, multi-aircraft races between extremely high performance aircrafts).

Sports and Activities in Reno

In Reno, Nevada, there are opportunities to fish, water-ski and wakeboard, parasail, jet-ski, kayak, and of course swim during the summer months.

As for the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are among the most popular winter sports in Reno, and draw in many tourists. There are approximately eight major ski resorts, including Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Sugar Bowl, Diamond Peak, Heavenly and Mount Rose Ski Resort. Other popular winter activities in Reno include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and snowmobiling.